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Environment

Anglers asked to stop fishing at noon daily on several Southwest Colorado rivers

Anglers asked to stop fishing at noon daily on several Southwest Colorado rivers

water, low flows and fishing pressure are stressing trout

August 17, 2020

Rising water temperatures threaten fish populations

Rising water temperatures threaten fish populations

Drought, lower flows pose serious challenges to aquatic life in Southwest Colorado

August 13, 2020

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world

EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton

EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton

Project needs approval from Sunnyside Gold, a company potentially on hook for costs

City of Durango invites comments on sustainability plan

City of Durango invites comments on sustainability plan

Initial survey respondents say ‘be more ambitious’

Logging picks up on Middle Mountain near Vallecito

Logging picks up on Middle Mountain near Vallecito

Officials say about 38,000 trees will be felled

EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton

EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton

Experiment will help agency understand region’s hydrology, evaluate long-term solution

Entering a state wildlife area, like Perins Peak? You’ll need a hunting or fishing license

Entering a state wildlife area, like Perins Peak? You’ll need a hunting or fishing license

Colorado Parks and Wildlife creates new rule to help fund wildlife conservation

Lemon Reservoir struggles to fill, while Vallecito nears capacity

Lemon Reservoir struggles to fill, while Vallecito nears capacity

farmers will see a shorter irrigation season

Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild

Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild

mounted rescue mission during wildfire in June 2018

Durango restricts fires, smoking ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Durango restricts fires, smoking ahead of Memorial Day weekend

prohibits burning on public or private property in city limits

Forecast for Animas River flows doesn’t look rosy

Forecast for Animas River flows doesn’t look rosy

average peak expected during early runoff

GCC Energy offers to pay $3.5 million for coal mine expansion

GCC Energy offers to pay $3.5 million for coal mine expansion

must decide whether bid meets fair-market value

J. Paul Brown to reduce sheep herd amid disease concerns for bighorns

J. Paul Brown to reduce sheep herd amid disease concerns for bighorns

buys out one of Ignacio rancher’s high-risk grazing allotments

Montana’s water is free of invasive mussels, meaning less risk for Colorado

Montana’s water is free of invasive mussels, meaning less risk for Colorado

Continued boat inspections necessary to prevent resurgence

New Mexico to address lingering concerns of Gold King Mine spill

New Mexico to address lingering concerns of Gold King Mine spill

Feedback session planned this week with Navajo farmers

Key stakeholders emphasize collaboration at Western water event

Key stakeholders emphasize collaboration at Western water event

Durango, Southern Utes share priorities

February 29, 2020

Scars of aspen decline persist nearly 20 years after drought

Scars of aspen decline persist nearly 20 years after drought

Logging can regenerate some stands, but changing climate a threat

February 27, 2020

What will water conservation guidelines mean for Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio?

What will water conservation guidelines mean for Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio?

would have local governments consider Colorado water plan in decision-making

February 26, 2020

Public hearing to be held Friday in Durango about future oil and gas regulations

Public hearing to be held Friday in Durango about future oil and gas regulations

A 2019 law transitions state commission toward regulation of industry

February 19, 2020

Yale study puts Americans’ perspectives on food, environment to the test

Yale study puts Americans’ perspectives on food, environment to the test

production a significant contributor to rise in greenhouse gases across globe

February 17, 2020

Exotic – and illegal – fish found in the Animas River

Exotic – and illegal – fish found in the Animas River

Wildlife officers say do not dump fish into Colorado’s waterways

February 17, 2020

How to help elk herds? Limit out-of-state hunters, kill more predators, some say

How to help elk herds? Limit out-of-state hunters, kill more predators, some say

weighs in on declining populations across Southwest Colorado

February 14, 2020

Durango outdoor education nonprofits merge, plan to expand services

Durango outdoor education nonprofits merge, plan to expand services

Durango Nature Studies, San Juan Mountain Association join forces, aim to serve more kids

February 13, 2020